Suicide now the third leading cause of death in 15-29 age group: WHO

Suicide now the third leading cause of death in 15-29 age group: WHO

Suicide is now the third leading cause of death among young people aged 15-29 years globally, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned, releasing sobering statistics to mark International Youth Day

WHO Says Suicide Now Third Leading Cause Of Death Among Young People

By Enyichukwu Enemanna World Health Organization (WHO) says suicide is now the third leading cause of death among young people aged 15-29 years globally, warning that adolescents with mental health conditions are particularly vulnerable to social exclusion, discrimination, stigma, educational difficulties, risk-taking behaviours, poor physical health and human rights violations. “Suicide is the third leading cause of death in older adolescents a…